PARIS: Global aviation major Airbus provisionally exceeded its target of 600 jet deliveries in 2021, with final totals depending on a still incomplete audit, reported Reuters, citing industry sources. Deliveries included a flurry of last-minute activity for A350 wide-bodied jets, for which demand has been slack as international travel remains dogged by the coronavirus crisis, stated the report. Deliveries of aircraft went down to the wire, with several handovers completed on Dec 31, according to specialist website Hamburg Finkenwerder News and flight-tracking data. This brings December’s tally for the long-haul jets to about a dozen, though almost half of those…
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LAHORE: The Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) has started tour services for Kartarpur and South Punjab as part of efforts to highlight the glory of less popular tourist destinations of the province. The inauguration ceremony held on Sunday was attended by the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister, Hasaan Khawar, and senior officials of the corporation. Khawar expressed his best wishes for the first batch of tourists visiting Kartarpur and South Punjab. He also conveyed best wishes from Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and highlighted that with the special interest of Prime Minister Imran Khan and guidance of the…
DOHA: Qatar Airways has launched a global sale for UK customers as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The carrier in fact began operations in early 1994, but considers 2022 to be its 25th birthday as the airline was relaunched in 1997 under the mandate of His Highness The Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Flights to London also commenced that year. Qatar Airways says that fares from the UK can be had from £359 return, with additional “special savings” on seat selection, extra baggage allowance, hotel bookings and car rental during a five-day period from January 4.…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and PIA’s IT partner Hitit continue to work together to move Pakistan’s travel industry forward in 2022 with new initiatives. Hitit, Turkey’s largest exporter of aviation technology software and one of the leading global providers of airline and travel solutions, has been partnering with PIA and is the driving force behind PIA’s modernization of its digital capabilities and processes since 2018. This partnership has significantly contributed to the greater travel industry in Pakistan as a whole, thanks to its close cooperation with travel agencies and the widespread deployment of the Crane Agent Portal Plus (APP)…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has commenced its operation from Sialkot to Dubai scheduling two flights a week, a statement said. A ceremony was held at Sialkot International Airport on the inauguration of PIA’s first flight PK 179, which was attended by government officials and PIA office-bearers. Talking on the occasion, CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik congratulated officials and saying that the airline would take all necessary steps in providing air travel facilities. He instructed the concerned officials to facilitate the passengers. A Cake cutting ceremony was also held at the airport and passengers were presented with flowers. At…
KARACHI: Effective, 01 February 2022, Thai Airways will resume total Six (06) weekly flights to Pakistan, there will be 2 flights from Karachi, 2 flights from Lahore and 2 flights from Islamabad to Bangkok and to the World, said by Mr. Weerachart Tiamtikumporn, Team Lead for Area Pakistan. In this context, Thai Airways has started selling tickets through its Travel Agents, Tour Operator and Online. Pakistan is very large and potential market for Thailand and to the World and being National carrier’s Thai Airways International provides better and convenient travel facilities to Pakistani’s passengers. Beside passengers travelling to Thailand and…
KARACHI: CEO Sukkur Beverages, Sayeeda Leghari represented Pakistan at the Gourmand Awards ceremony recently held in Paris where she was honored with the award for her book “Best Food Heritage Book” under the category of Heritage. Leghari while talking to media said “It’s a moment of great privilege for me on attaining such a prestigious award for my book which highlighted a blend of Pakistani cuisines, dishes with sizzling tastes and flavors along with portraying a glimpse of traditional foods of Pakistan as well.” The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards were founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau. Every year, they honour…
ABU DHABI: Officially opened, Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s leading waterfront destination, welcomed visitors to the capital’s newest hotspot. Developed by Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences, Yas Bay Waterfront offers world-class day-to-night dining, internationally acclaimed entertainment and premier leisure experiences. The waterfront destination opened with an exhilarating line-up of entertainment and events that coincided with the UAE’s National Day weekend and until year end, visitors can expect exhilarant activations and performances around the clock. Yas Bay Waterfront brings a wide array of international concepts and a dynamic mix of licensed restaurants and lounges as well as cafés.…
ISLAMABAD: The purpose built 58-room hotel will be strategically placed in the business hub of the city, to help strengthen and further develop the economy of Sialkot. To redefine the modern travel experience by opening a brand-new Hotel One on Paris Road, Sialkot, Hashoo Group has joined hands with Nizam Sons (Pvt) Ltd and Leather Field (Pvt) Ltd. Hashoo Group is the leading and largest chain of hotels in Pakistan, whereas Nizam Sons (Pvt) Ltd and Leather Field (Pvt) Ltd, are two of the most trusted names in export business. Nizam Sons (Pvt) Ltd and Leather Field (Pvt) Ltd have…
DUBAI: The Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming out with a new tourism policy to strengthen and build the capacity of the tourism sector in order to provide better services and facilities to the visitors, said Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism during the inaugural session of the ‘Tourism Week’ at the India Pavilion in Expo2020 Dubai. The Tourism Week, which is being organized by the Ministry of Tourism until January 15, will comprise various sessions which will be presided over by representatives from several other states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Punjab, Odisha,…